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Pitkanen MT et al. Clin Radiol Jul;57(7). 2002An interesting study to identify plain radiographic findings that predict segmental lumbar ‘instability’ as proven via flexion-extension radiography. The ‘instability’ was classified into either anterior or posterior “sliding”.The authors noted: “sliding instability is strongly associated with various plain radiographic findings. In mechanical back pain, functional F/E radiographs should […]

Wikipedia is always an interesting place to learn pointless facts: e.g. Dr. Leseque actually suggested extending the lower leg after the thigh was flexed…NOT the traditional SLR ….Dr. Laza Lazarevic actually described the traditional SLR we typically use today. Both are assumed relevant to determining an L5 (but less L4) disc herniation and/or nerve root […]

Chin-Teng Chung et al. Eur Spine 18;(10) 2009.There have been minimal investigations as to the changes in spinal structures during traction which may prevent exploration of the possible therapeutic mechanism of cervical traction. 96 radiographs were reviewed comparing axial to anterior-lean (AL). This entails the patient seated and facing the traction apparatus (as opposed to […]

Reliability of chiropractic methods commonly used to detect manipulable lesions in cLBPFrench SD et al. JMPT May; 23(4) 2001Intraexaminer and interexaminerreliability of static spinal palpation: a literature synthesisNaneline MT, Young M. JMPT Jun;32(5) 2009Results: Commonly used chiropractic diagnostic methods in patients with LBP to detect manipulable lesions are NOT reproducible. These procedures do not provide […]

DC: “What is the takeaway from the recent Gallup/Palmer report?”Goertz: “…both good and bad. 60% of participants believe DCs’ are effective in treating back or neck pain, however less than 10% of recent users (of Chiropractic) would go to a DC first to talk about their health and nearly 25% believe chiropractic is dangerous”.“Patient trust […]